Instant Pot New Orleans Red Beans and Rice with {VIDEO}

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

red beans or kidney beans

1 tsp

olive oil

1/2

package andouille sausage (sliced, or 7 oz of sausage. Use more if you desire.)

1/2 cup

chopped celery

1 cup

chopped onion

1/2 cup

chopped green pepper

garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp

dried thyme

bay leaves

1 tbsp

Tony Chachere Creole Seasoning (use less if you do not desire spicy)

1 tsp

cayenne red pepper (omit if you do not desire spicy)

32 oz

chicken broth

1 tsp

Better Than Bouillon Chicken Flavor

pepper to taste (Add salt at the end if necessary. There is salt flavor from the ham and sausage. You don't want to overdo it.)

1/2 lb

ham hock (You can use any desired pork)

1 1/2 cups

enriched long grain white rice rinsed

1 3/4 cups

water

chopped green onion (optional for garnish)